Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.

  1. Taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward, a Sikh.

  2. Tallest than any of his comrades, a Sikh, rushed forward.

  3. A Sikh, taller than any of his counterparts, rushed forward.

  4. A Sikh, taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward.

  5. Taller than any comrade, a Sikh rushed forward.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The structure of the sentence has to be kept into consideration. Option 1puts the verb before the subject; option 2 puts the superlative (tallest) for making a comparison; option 3 replaces 'comrades' by counterparts; and option 5 is not a complete sentence and also omits 'any of his'. Hence, (4)

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